Axiarchism (from Greek axia {ἀξία, a-ksi-a} 'value' and arche {ἀρχή < (verb) ἄρχω} 'rule') is a metaphysical position that everything that exists, including the universe itself, exists for a good purpose. The word was coined by Canadian philosopher John Leslie.[1][2]
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edit- ^ Bunnin, Nicholas; Yu, Jiyuan, eds. (2004). "Axiarchism". The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub. ISBN 978-1-4051-0679-5. Archived from the original on 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- ^ Steinhart, Eric. "Axiarchic Polytheism" (PDF). Dept. of Philosophy; William Paterson University; Wayne NJ 07470; USA.
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